Hidden crib dangers

Though cribs are designed for a family to leave a baby unattended for many hours at a time, they are the most deadly nursery product. One missing screw, one broken spindle or one loose mattress support can turn a crib into a deathtrap. Babies’ small, flexible bodies can slide through gaps, but their heads get trapped, and they strangle or hang to death. Often, their airways get blocked, so they can’t cry out for help.